On Saturday night FabSugar hosted her annual summer luau. Instead of throwing a regular luau, Fab's party had a sophisticated, chic black and white theme. While Fab created the look of the luau, I was in charge of the snacks and specialty cocktail. To take a look at the food and decor of our memorable party, click the "Start" button.
When you think of a luau, what do you see? Bright colors, flowers, and a roasted pig? Been there, done that. I'm throwing a luau but mine will be a fashionable black and white affair. Though pork isn't on the menu, there are lots of other Hawaiian-inspired goodies. I told you I needed a black and white outfit that's tropical but doesn't make me look like I shopped at a souvenir store.
I started you off with this Kenneth Jay Lane Large Flower Ring ($77) because it suits the theme perfectly. Let's see what you all came up with!
Look # 1, created by WhiplashGirlchild, couldn't be any more on theme. The palm tree dress is fabulous!
To see the rest, read more
When you think of a luau, what do you see? Bright colors, flowers, and a roasted pig? Been there, done that. I'm throwing a luau but a different kind of luau. Mine will be a fashionable black and white affair. Though pork isn't on the menu, there are lots of other Hawaiian-inspired goodies. Being the hostess, I must look enviably stylish and on theme. I need a black and white outfit that's tropical but doesn't make me look like I shopped at a souvenir store.
I'll start you off with this Kenneth Jay Lane Large Flower Ring ($77) because it suits the theme perfectly.
Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with black and white luau.
Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.
To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.
To see some of my favorite online stores, read more
When hosting a large, blowout-style bash ask guests to bring alcohol. Delegate a certain type of liquor or simply let them bring their favorite bottle. Doing this ensures that you won't run out of drinks and anything leftover can stock your liquor cabinet!
However, do make a specialty cocktail and purchase beer. For Fab's black and white luau I'll be making a simple yet chic punch. Fab requested a "white" drink and this colorless ti punch is elegantly refreshing. To check out the cocktail recipe — it's garnished with white rock candy! — read more
Come Party With Me: Black and White Luau — Dessert
For our black and white luau, FabSugar has requested a special dessert. While marshmallows don't have anything to do with the luau part of the theme, they'll be black and white, and more importantly: bite sized and delicious!
For our black and white luau, FabSugar has requested a special dessert. While marshmallows don't have anything to do with the luau part of the theme, they'll be black and white, and more importantly: bite sized and delicious! Homemade marshmallows are a marvelous treat that will impress guests. Once you make them, you'll never go back to purchasing their grocery-store counterpart. Instead of dipping the marshmallows in coconut, I plan to dip the squares in chocolate and roll them around in crushed oreos! Served plated with toothpicks they're the perfect party dessert. For the recipe, read more
Fab is strictly enforcing the black and white dress code for our upcoming luau, so I'm creating a menu that features black and white dishes. Since the party starts after dinner, we'll offer guests only a few small bites.
Although it's not Hawaiian, a platter of sushi from our favorite Japanese restaurant is perfect for late night noshing. Homemade finger foods will include piña colada scallop brochettes and spicy black bean cakes. The scallops are easy to make and pretty to present. The black bean cakes will be served with a cooling lime scented sour cream.
To get these black and white recipes, read more
A girl after my own heart, FabSugar loves to host parties. Since our Sex and the City Marathon went so well, Fab and I are collaborating on another upcoming event: a black and white luau. The party will have all of the aspects of a typical luau — tropical flowers, Hawaiian-inspired dishes, etc, — but since it's a black and white theme the event will be chic and sophisticated.
A luau is a classic Summer party that's fun and fabulous to plan, so take my ideas and adapt them to make your own memorable bash. Let's start by sending invitations. To see how I made the ones here, read more
